Product Description

The Aquatec Series 550 Solar Water Pumps will provide "town pressure" for remote home or ranch water systems where 12 or 24 vdc power is available, or the 120 VAC version can be powered by inverters. They have a longer life and greater flow rate than other diaphragm pumps, and they use less than half the energy consumed by an AC jet pump.

The Aquatec 550 pumps are known as "surface" pumps because you can mount them on a board or other surface. They are not designed for installation in wells or tanks. They must be protected from rain or other excess moisture.

The Aquatec 550 pressure pumps deliver up to 4.5 gpm flow rates at pressures up to 60 psi. These pumps operate with minimal pulsations and noise and are rated for intermittent duty, though most models can be run continuously for hours at a time. They can be set up to pump to an open tank or to a pressure tank. They have a built-in pressure switch that cycles between 40 and 60 psi. The pumps come with straight threaded male 1/2" fittings that snap into the quick-disconnect ports. Since these are diaphragm pumps, they are much less sensitive to dirt than other kinds of pumps, but the optional strainer is highly recommended to keep debris out of the pump. Repair parts are available from Humboldt Solar Water Pump.

They can be run on batteries or solar panels. To run them direct from solar panels, use two or four 60 to 90 watt panels. To avoid overvoltage, do not use panels more powerful than 90 watts. See the Aquatec Solar Surface Pump Wiring Diagram.